Stanford Seminar - How Strava Found Its Niche

Discover how Strava, the popular fitness tracking platform, found its niche in this Stanford seminar featuring Mark Gainey, co-founder and executive chairman. Explore the "inch wide, mile deep" strategy that guided both Strava and Gainey's previous startup, Kana Communications. Learn how focusing initially on passionate road cyclists allowed Strava to build credibility and eventually expand into other sports. Gain insights into the company's growth from a niche platform to a global community of over 50 million athletes. Understand the importance of targeted market entry and strategic expansion in building successful startups.